ANP, Coalition forces destroy bomb-making facility in Helmand province
By US Forces Afghanistan Public Affairs Office
Jul 2, 2009 - 7:22:21 PM
Blackanthem Military News
KABUL, Afghanistan - Afghan National Police, assisted by coalition forces, discovered a roadside bomb-making compound during a security patrol in Nad Ali district, Helmand province today.
ANP and coalition forces were conducting a security patrol when they discovered multiple roadside bombs outside of a village. The team conducted a search of the immediate area and the bombs were safely detonated in place.
As the combined force continued their search, they discovered a bomb-making facility, 16 additional roadside bombs and more than 100 pounds of explosive material.
A perimeter was set around the compound and the bombs were detonated in place. There were no ANP, coalition forces or civilian injuries as a result of the detonation.